Question
Class 11MathematicsConic Sections

Find the equation of the ellipse with foci at (±5,0) and x =36/5 as one of the directrices.

Verified Answer

We have ae = 5, a/e =36/5 which give a2 = 36 or a = 6.

∴ e = 5/6 

Now, b = a√(1 - e2) = 6√(1 -25/36) = √11

∴ The equation of the ellipse is x2/36 + y²/11 = 1.